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東瀛
touei
also spelled toei
the pacific side of Japan, eastern sea
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  1. touei the pacific side of Japan, eastern sea; of or about Japan
How it's used

Literary or archaic term for Japan, seen in formal writing or period drama, not in everyday speech.

東瀛の文化に深く興味を持つ。
Touei no bunka ni fukaku kyoumi o motsu.
I have a deep interest in the culture of Japan.

彼は東瀛の歴史を研究している。
Kare wa touei no rekishi o kenkyuu shite iru.
He studies the history of Japan.

⚖️ Often confused with 東映 (Touei), a film studio; 東瀛 is old-fashioned for Japan, while 東映 is a company name.

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Kanji Breakdown
東
East
On: とう Kun: ひがし
8 strokes N5
瀛
Ocean, Swamp
On: えい Kun: うみ
19 strokes
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Pattern
東瀛は〜です。 / 〜の東瀛

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この東瀛はとても大切です。
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